Serving 42 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bay Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Bay Ridge Elementary School's student population of 42 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Dolphins
School Rankings
Bay Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Ridge Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dolphins
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Bay Ridge Elementary School is ranked #253 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Bay Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Bay Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elm Street School-east Machias, Lubec Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Bay Ridge Elementary School?
42 students attend Bay Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bay Ridge Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Ridge Elementary School?
Bay Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bay Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Bay Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Ridge Elementary School part of?
Bay Ridge Elementary School is part of Cutler School District.
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